Jemicy School

11 Celadon Road

Owings Mills, MD 21117

12 Reviews

School District
Grade

1-12
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on August 13, 2023

My child has attended Jemicy for the last 4 years as lower school student. When he first started attending Jemicy I could not say enough good things about the staff, the educational program and huge change I saw in my child both mentally, emotionally and academically. Since the change in administration particularly this past school year I have been extremely disappointed in the change in climate at the school. In the past I always felt like the school and I were working together to do what is best for my child. I felt like they understood my child and were helping him both academically and socially. This past year I only feel like they helped him academically and had a large impact on the deterioration of his mental and social well-being to the place it was before attending Jemicy. My child felt targeted and unheard by admin and some staff. The adults who stood outside each morning would greet student at their cars open the car doors talk with the child and families, but not once did anyone come and greet my child at the car door. The staff they have working in the business office are rude and make threating demands through emails. Whenever I reached out to the school this past year (which is not often) it was always like I was bothering them. The administration change at the lower school has ruined the loving caring climate that Jemicy was known for and that helped our students feel comfortable and flourish.
Submitted by parent on July 18, 2023

We had a terrible experience with Jemicy's summer camp this year. After a week in that my son, who is going into second grade, started complaining that it was too easy and he wasn't learning anything. It was only then that I learned that he was placed in the lowest level reading group. When I called to inquire and express my concerns that based on what he had been doing with his private OG tutor this past year and his teachers' recommendations that his level wasn't appropriate, I was told that his placement had been solely based on a one-minute reading fluency assessment and they were unable to make any changes. I was told if I was unhappy then they could send me a list of their private tutors. I felt my only option was to withdraw my son from the camp since I didn't want him wasting his time and I wanted him to make progress before entering second grade. When I spoke with my son's tutors and teachers they all confirmed that it sounded like he was not placed in the right level. It was only after I notified the school that we were withdrawing my son and we were in the process of signing a contract with his tutor that they offered to make any accomodations. We were unable to get any of our money refunded. Overall we found the administration and faculty to be very poor at communicating with the parents, it was nearly impossible to find out what the kids were actually working on, and their attitude was so condescending. What a waste of time and money, we would not recommend Jemicy.
Submitted by parent on April 04, 2023

An absolutely wonderful school. My child would have been lost without Jemicy and we are so thankful that we found our way here. You will love love love this place!
Submitted by parent on October 20, 2022

Jemicy School administrative department is very unprofessional...I contacted the school several times regarding information on my son and I was repeatedly avoided by the head of HR/Business department. There was a clear bias regarding a legal matter regarding my son.
Submitted by student on January 03, 2018

awful, the first two years were great, but as soon as the dean of students become the principle everything went wrong
Submitted by parent on January 22, 2014

Every child could benefit from a Jemicy education. The schools incredible teachers find the best in every kid and build upon it. We are so lucky to have had our 2 sons graduate, 1 from the middle school, 1 from the upper school
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2013

Could not be happier with Jemicy. We are well into the Upper School years. I see from a few posts that there have been some parents who were unhappy for whatever reason (and their posts seem oddly paranoid, like they think teachers are posting reviews? Making comments about 'overmedicated' kids'? Who does that?) Best to not have parents like this at the school anyway so it's good to know they have moved on. I've never met an angry, unhappy parent here &it's been 5yrs. Probably bc people like that tend to sit home & complain anonymously. Don't let comments like that scare you away. Our son's LD is accommodated well & he's learning to manage his workload. School has always been a struggle and still is, even at Jemicy, but he is getting there. They don't quit on a kid. It's not perfect but no school is. There are the same groups of kids you find at any school, public or private. There are a few teachers who are ' just ok' but overall I'd rate them as very good to excellent. My son has had several who have been life changing in their dedication to bring out the best in him. It's not easy for the teachers at times as he gets very frustrated but overall they do a great job & I'm pleased.
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2012

First, It baffles me how a parent knows that an unnamed student is "clearly having a temper tantrum."(February 2, 2012)...The school claims to have "bright children with learning disorders." I guess that's their goal. There are some bright kids and very sweet kids. But there are some very disorderly kids that are over medicated. I found the school to be very welcoming, at first. Some of the teachers are very, very nice. Then I saw and experienced some extremely rude staff including the administration. And I mean extremely rude. I recommend really researching the schools in the area. When you apply, they will have parents, call you...of course it is going to be parents that support the program.
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2012

Very disappointed with the school. There is also asbestos in at least 1 large building. Don't forget, these ratings can be done by staff, including admissions.
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2012

Oh. My. God. I am so embarrassed at the post dated 11/29/11. This person does NOT speak for me or anyone else. Our family has had a child at Jemicy for a few years-we are in the Upper School, and we dont know anyone like this. Clearly he's having a temper tantrum and maybe their child has issues Jemicy isn't suited to deal with. It's not a school for behaviour disordered children. My child has had many challenges- educational and social (like any normal teenager) and we have met with nothing but support, encouragement, kindness and most importantly, resolution of the issue. And NO we are not rich and don't have extra money to donate. Head of the School is attentive, approachable and VERY invested in these kids' success. Parents are involved and friendly and invested in the success of the program. We are delighted to have found this gem of a school and to be off the public school merry-go-round of failure. Even another private school would not be able to handle my child's complicated LD the way Jemicy does. My child appears on the outside to be so "normal" but his brain is a scattered mess. At Jemicy, he is successful and believes in himself. It's an amazing, wonderful place.
Submitted by parent on January 20, 2012

So proud to be a parent and so incredibly grateful for Jemicy School and all they do to help so many children in the area for many many years...Thanks to Jemicy and all they have done for both my boys...instilling the confidence, skills and academic believability, achieveablity in both their dreams and aspirations... this will be my last year as my youngest will be graduating from this incredible school but I know that that is not where it stops just because they graduate many move on but always come back and visit the school. The mentoring and relationship that my boys have made with several of the teachers is not something that you pay for...its something they just give...from the heart and they truly care about these students! What a remarkable school...as a networker many of my associates will admit I have and will always encourage, complement and give credit to this school for helping my boys they were able to attain their dreams...Thank you from my heart.... as this school I know we will take with us a piece we will hold close to us...if you are looking I highly recommend them and proud to be a parent of Jemicy! Tammy Barnes Bowers
Submitted by parent on November 29, 2011

Do not let the initial warm welcome influence your decision. On paper Jemicy seems good and many of the "key" players will make you feel like they totally understand what you are going through and make you believe how happy and wonderful this school is. All schools have positives and negatives. All have good and bad teachers, but Jemicy is not giving what they preach. If your child ends up having any issues whatsoever (educationally or socially) you are in for a rude awakening. This is an environment that is supportive in a very political kind of way, and we are not the only family that feels this way. The overall feeling of most of these families is very similar. The more you donate, the better treatment your child will receive. What's lacking is far superior to what is amazing. There are better choices in the state of Maryland, including Odyssey School and the Summit School. We personally feel that there is a good chance you will regret sending your child here unless you are very wealthy and plan on donating plenty of additional money (and time) on top of the 29k tuition. Don't settle and think this is your only option